fun1 lok6歡樂欢乐
Jyutpingfun1 lok6
Yalefūn lohk
Definition
Happy, joyous, and pleasant.
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How it's used
Describes a lively, festive, or communal sense of happiness rather than a quiet or personal state of joy. It is frequently used to characterize environments, atmospheres, or group activities where people are laughing and celebrating together. Unlike the more common 開心, which is versatile and personal, this term carries a slightly more formal or descriptive weight often found in media or event descriptions.
Examples
The atmosphere here is very joyous.
Did you guys have a really happy time playing last night?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal feelings in everyday conversation, as it sounds overly literary or dramatic. Use 開心 instead for personal happiness.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
